Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs in New Jersey
Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in New Jersey sit in one of the most active markets in the country, with strong demand across pharmaceutical development, academic medical research, and hospital-based clinical trials at every level from entry-level coordinators through senior and principal roles. Most hiring concentrates in Newark, New Brunswick, and Princeton, where employers such as Johnson & Johnson, Rutgers University Health, and Atlantic Health System have long-standing research operations. The most in-demand specialties are oncology trials, cardiovascular studies, and Phase II and III pharmaceutical research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Care Access
Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring world-class research and health services directly to communities that often face barriers to care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to understand their health, access the care they need, and contribute to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.
With programs like Future of Medicine, which makes advanced health screenings and research opportunities accessible to communities worldwide, and Difference Makers, which supports local leaders to expand their community health and wellbeing efforts, we put people at the heart of medical progress. Through partnerships, technology, and perseverance, we are reimagining how clinical research and health services reach the world. Together, we are building a future of health that is better and more accessible for all.
To learn more about Care Access, visit www.CareAccess.com.
How This Role Makes a Difference
The Clinical Research Coordinator's primary responsibilities are to utilize Good Clinical Practices (GCP)s in the process of screening, enrolling and closely monitoring clinical research study subjects while ensuring protocol and regulatory compliance.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Patient Coordination
- Prioritize activities with specific regard to protocol timelines
- Maintain adherence to FDA regulations and ICH guidelines in all aspects of conducting clinical trials.
- Maintain effective relationships with study participants and other care Access Research personnel.
- Balances protocol needs with patient experience; proactively addresses concerns.
- Monitors quality metrics; prevents deviations; resolves queries quickly.
- Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients, .representatives, investigators and Care Access Research personnel and management.
- Coordinate and attend pre-study site visits, site initiation visits, and monitor visits with clinical staff and Sponsor/CRO representatives.
- Mentors CRC I peers; provides onboarding and day‑to‑day guidance.
- Identify adverse events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and promptly notify Principal Investigator and Sponsor (where appropriate)
- Moderate complexity; mixed visit types, active IP and AE/SAE workflows.
- Can operate as solo CRC onsite.
- Prescreen study candidates
- Obtain informed consent per Care Access Research SOP .
- Complete visit procedures in accordance with protocol.
- Complete basic clinical procedures, such as blood draws, vital signs, ECGs, etc.
- Review laboratory results, ECGs, and other test results (e.g., MRIs) for completeness and alert values, ensuring investigator review in a timely fashion.
- Discuss study medication, required procedures, eligibility criteria and impact on office flow with Investigator and site staff.
- Documentation
- Record data legibly and enter in real time on paper or e-source documents
- Accurately record study medication inventory, medication dispensation, and patient compliance.
- Resolve data management queries and correct source data within sponsor provided timelines
- Assist regulatory personnel with completion and filing of regulatory documents.
- Assist in the creation and review of source documents.
- Patient Recruitment
- Assist with planning and creation of appropriate recruitment materials.
- Assist in development of recruitment plan and obtain listing of potential candidates to contact from subject database.
- Actively work with recruitment team in calling and recruiting subjects
- Review and assess protocol (including amendments) for clarity, logistical feasibility
- Ensure that all training and study requirements are met prior to trial conduct.
- Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
- Anticipates needs; proposes solutions; manages change effectively.
- Attend Investigator meetings as required.
- Owns studies; prioritizes competing demands; mentors CRC I.
- Ensure adequate supplies have arrived on site for protocol initiation (lab kits, study medication, specialized equipment, IVRS/EDC access and passwords)
The Expertise Required
- Ability to understand and follow institutional SOPs.
- Excellent working knowledge of medical and research terminology
- Excellent working knowledge of federal regulations, good clinical practices (GCP)
- Operates independently for most study activities; escalates complex issues as needed.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse team of professionals.
- Strong organizational, prioritization and leadership skills and capabilities with a strong attention to detail
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated abilities using clinical trials database, IVR systems, electronic data capture, MS word and excel.
- Critical thinker and problem solver
- Friendly, outgoing personality; maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
- High level of self-motivation and energy
- Excellent professional writing and communication skills
- Manages stakeholder communications; facilitates visits and meetings.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience:
- Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Minimum Experience:
- 3 years prior Clinical Research Coordinator experience required
- Prefer 1 year of experience as a Care Access Research Clinical Research Coordinator
- Recent phlebotomy experience required
How We Work Together
- Location: This is an on-site position with regional commute requirements
- Travel: This role requires up to 10% travel requirements further explained below. Length of travel will depend upon study requirements, staff needs, and company initiatives.
- Type of travel required: Regional (within 100 miles)
- Physical demands associated with this position Include: The ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.
- Walking - 20%
- Standing - 20%
- Sitting - 20%
- Lifting - 20%
- Up to 25lbs
- Over 25lbs Overhead
- Driving - 20%
- Travel: This role requires up to 10% travel requirements further explained below. Length of travel will depend upon study requirements, staff needs, and company initiatives.
The expected pay range for this role is $60,000 - $90,000 USD per year for full time team members.
Benefits & Perks (US Full Time Employees)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
- 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
- Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
- Relocation Support Provided
Mandatory Employer Disclosures
Notice to Connecticut applicants: Care Access may require applicants to submit to a urinalysis drug test in connection with an application for employment.
Notice to Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, and North Dakota applicants: Care Access complies with applicable laws prohibiting smoking in and around places of employment.
Notice to Massachusetts applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Notice to Rhode Island applicants: Care Access complies with Rhode Island law prohibiting smoking in enclosed areas within places of employment. Care Access is also subject to is subject to Chapters 29–38 of Title 28 of the Rhode Island General Laws.
Notice to Maryland applicants: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
Diversity & Inclusion
We work with and serve people from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the communities we support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.
If you need an accommodation to apply for a role with Care Access, please reach out to: TalentAcquisition@careaccess.com
About Care Access
Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring world-class research and health services directly to communities that often face barriers to care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to understand their health, access the care they need, and contribute to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.
With programs like Future of Medicine, which makes advanced health screenings and research opportunities accessible to communities worldwide, and Difference Makers, which supports local leaders to expand their community health and wellbeing efforts, we put people at the heart of medical progress. Through partnerships, technology, and perseverance, we are reimagining how clinical research and health services reach the world. Together, we are building a future of health that is better and more accessible for all.
To learn more about Care Access, visit www.CareAccess.com.
How This Role Makes a Difference
The Clinical Research Coordinator's primary responsibilities are to utilize Good Clinical Practices (GCP)s in the process of screening, enrolling and closely monitoring clinical research study subjects while ensuring protocol and regulatory compliance.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Patient Coordination
- Prioritize activities with specific regard to protocol timelines
- Maintain adherence to FDA regulations and ICH guidelines in all aspects of conducting clinical trials.
- Maintain effective relationships with study participants and other care Access Research personnel.
- Balances protocol needs with patient experience; proactively addresses concerns.
- Monitors quality metrics; prevents deviations; resolves queries quickly.
- Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients, .representatives, investigators and Care Access Research personnel and management.
- Coordinate and attend pre-study site visits, site initiation visits, and monitor visits with clinical staff and Sponsor/CRO representatives.
- Mentors CRC I peers; provides onboarding and day‑to‑day guidance.
- Identify adverse events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and promptly notify Principal Investigator and Sponsor (where appropriate)
- Moderate complexity; mixed visit types, active IP and AE/SAE workflows.
- Can operate as solo CRC onsite.
- Prescreen study candidates
- Obtain informed consent per Care Access Research SOP .
- Complete visit procedures in accordance with protocol.
- Complete basic clinical procedures, such as blood draws, vital signs, ECGs, etc.
- Review laboratory results, ECGs, and other test results (e.g., MRIs) for completeness and alert values, ensuring investigator review in a timely fashion.
- Discuss study medication, required procedures, eligibility criteria and impact on office flow with Investigator and site staff.
- Documentation
- Record data legibly and enter in real time on paper or e-source documents
- Accurately record study medication inventory, medication dispensation, and patient compliance.
- Resolve data management queries and correct source data within sponsor provided timelines
- Assist regulatory personnel with completion and filing of regulatory documents.
- Assist in the creation and review of source documents.
- Patient Recruitment
- Assist with planning and creation of appropriate recruitment materials.
- Assist in development of recruitment plan and obtain listing of potential candidates to contact from subject database.
- Actively work with recruitment team in calling and recruiting subjects
- Review and assess protocol (including amendments) for clarity, logistical feasibility
- Ensure that all training and study requirements are met prior to trial conduct.
- Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
- Anticipates needs; proposes solutions; manages change effectively.
- Attend Investigator meetings as required.
- Owns studies; prioritizes competing demands; mentors CRC I.
- Ensure adequate supplies have arrived on site for protocol initiation (lab kits, study medication, specialized equipment, IVRS/EDC access and passwords)
The Expertise Required
- Ability to understand and follow institutional SOPs.
- Excellent working knowledge of medical and research terminology
- Excellent working knowledge of federal regulations, good clinical practices (GCP)
- Operates independently for most study activities; escalates complex issues as needed.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse team of professionals.
- Strong organizational, prioritization and leadership skills and capabilities with a strong attention to detail
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated abilities using clinical trials database, IVR systems, electronic data capture, MS word and excel.
- Critical thinker and problem solver
- Friendly, outgoing personality; maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
- High level of self-motivation and energy
- Excellent professional writing and communication skills
- Manages stakeholder communications; facilitates visits and meetings.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience:
- Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Minimum Experience:
- 3 years prior Clinical Research Coordinator experience required
- Prefer 1 year of experience as a Care Access Research Clinical Research Coordinator
- Recent phlebotomy experience required
How We Work Together
- Location: This is an on-site position with regional commute requirements
- Travel: This role requires up to 10% travel requirements further explained below. Length of travel will depend upon study requirements, staff needs, and company initiatives.
- Type of travel required: Regional (within 100 miles)
- Physical demands associated with this position Include: The ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.
- Walking - 20%
- Standing - 20%
- Sitting - 20%
- Lifting - 20%
- Up to 25lbs
- Over 25lbs Overhead
- Driving - 20%
- Travel: This role requires up to 10% travel requirements further explained below. Length of travel will depend upon study requirements, staff needs, and company initiatives.
The expected pay range for this role is $60,000 - $90,000 USD per year for full time team members.
Benefits & Perks (US Full Time Employees)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
- 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
- Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
- Relocation Support Provided
Mandatory Employer Disclosures
Notice to Connecticut applicants: Care Access may require applicants to submit to a urinalysis drug test in connection with an application for employment.
Notice to Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, and North Dakota applicants: Care Access complies with applicable laws prohibiting smoking in and around places of employment.
Notice to Massachusetts applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Notice to Rhode Island applicants: Care Access complies with Rhode Island law prohibiting smoking in enclosed areas within places of employment. Care Access is also subject to is subject to Chapters 29–38 of Title 28 of the Rhode Island General Laws.
Notice to Maryland applicants: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
Diversity & Inclusion
We work with and serve people from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the communities we support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.
If you need an accommodation to apply for a role with Care Access, please reach out to: TalentAcquisition@careaccess.com
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research coordinator jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related health field required
- ACRP or SOCRA clinical research certification preferred or required by most employers
- Minimum one to two years of experience managing clinical trial protocols and data
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or Medidata Rave
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements for clinical research
- Strong ability to coordinate with investigators, sponsors, and IRB for study compliance
Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research coordinator in New Jersey?
Most clinical research coordinator positions in New Jersey require a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or public health field. New Jersey does not issue a state-specific license for this role, but most employers expect candidates to hold or pursue certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or the Society of Clinical Research Associates. Gaining experience through hospital research departments, academic medical centers like Rutgers, or pharmaceutical research sites in the Princeton corridor is the most common path.
How much do clinical research coordinators make in New Jersey?
Clinical research coordinators in New Jersey earn a median of about $207,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $136,840 for the lowest 10% to over $317,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical research coordinators in New Jersey?
Employers hiring clinical research coordinators in New Jersey right now include Astera Cancer Care, Rutgers University, and IQVIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters and academic medical centers means openings appear consistently throughout the year rather than in seasonal waves.
Which New Jersey cities have the most clinical research coordinator jobs?
Newark, Paramus, and Ocean have the most clinical research coordinator openings in New Jersey. The distribution reflects the state's pharmaceutical and biotech corridors, with New Brunswick anchored by Rutgers and major pharma campuses, Newark drawing from its large hospital network, and Princeton benefiting from the research operations of companies headquartered in the surrounding Mercer County area.
Are there remote clinical research coordinator jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. Most clinical research coordinator work requires on-site presence for patient interactions, specimen collection, and trial monitoring visits. About 0% of clinical research coordinator openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in data management, regulatory affairs coordination, or sponsor-side monitoring roles rather than site-based coordinator positions.
How can I get hired as a clinical research coordinator in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a research assistant or clinical trials assistant role at a New Jersey academic medical center such as Rutgers University Health or Hackensack Meridian Health, both of which hire into support roles that feed into coordinator positions. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles like medical assistant, phlebotomist, or clinical data entry specialist have a strong conversion rate. Completing a GCP certification course before applying gives your application a concrete credential even without prior trial coordination experience.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research coordinator jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to clinical research coordinator jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to each one.
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